Semper Tunic – Sofilantjes Second Anniversary Tour

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One of my favourite pattern designers, plus online friend, is Sofilantjes*. Her Omni Tempore* hoodie pattern is a staple in our household and the Domi’s* are worn multiple times a week. So, when asked to join in this blog tour to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Sofilantjes patterns I didn’t want to miss out!

Semper Sweater

For this celebration I sewed up a new to me Sofilantjes pattern, the Semper Sweater*, a sweater with raglan sleeves. Well, Semper Tunic it is, since I used the minidress add-on that comes with the pattern. Besides a minidress option, the Semper Sweater has two neckline options – cowl or hood – and two sleeve options – short or long. But the most distinctive feature is the optional side pocket panel. However, to mash things up a bit, I decided to do the regular version of the Semper, hooded and with long sleeves, and combine that with the fun round pockets of the Liv Skirt. The Liv Skirt* is a free pattern for a miniskirt with optional round side pockets. These same pockets can also be found as an option in the Domi Sweatpants by the way.

To combine the two patterns I cut out the regular version of the Semper Minidress. After that, I printed and cut the Liv Skirt pattern in the corresponding size. I placed the skirt pattern piece on the front piece of the Semper, at the appropriate height, with the top of the pattern piece at the side seam. Since the Liv Skirt has more of an angled side seam, the lower part of the pattern piece does stick out a bit. Then, I used the pocket template to cut out the semicircle for the pockets on both sides. I also cut the pocket piece and the binding according to the Liv Skirt pattern, in a black knit. After that, I could just sew the pockets as instructed for the Liv Skirt.

I sewed up a size 9, according to the charts. She was in between 8 and 9 with her chest circumference, and since summer is supposed to be near, I decided to pick the larger of the two sizes. That turned out really a bit too baggy under her arms, so I took the extra fabric off again after sewing… Now it still has some room to grow, but not a really oversized baggy look, that was a bit too much for our skinny minnie.

Fabric

The main fabric is a black and white knit from Qjutie Kids. I didn’t know the brand, but stumbled across some fun prints of theirs online. I did some Googling afterwards, to find out more about the brand, but strangely I didn’t find a website of their own, just their collection in some fabric stores. Mysterious!

Also, a “scavenger hunt” is set up in this blog tour! Check out all blog posts for one thing that is weird, unusual or out of context… Have you spotted the unusual thing in my post already? It can be anything, a strange pic, a word or text out of context, anything. All details on how to compete in this scavenger hunt are in the Sofilantjes Facebook group.

Do you want to check out more Sofilantjes patterns, hacks and tutorials? Plus take part in all the other giveaways?! Then do join the Facebook group or take a look at all these other blogs:

I was given the pattern for the Semper Sweater free of charge for this blog tour. However, all opinions are honest and my own. I am not compensated any other way for this post. This post does contain affiliate links, marked by an asterisk. This means that if you purchase a pattern or item via one of my affiliate links, I receive a small commission. Thank you for that!

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